Tips for supporting someone with bipolar

Tips on supporting a friend or family member with bipolar

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Self-management webinar: mood monitoring and triggers

Part three of a series of webinars from the experts at Cardiff University covering mood tracking and early warning signs of shifts in mood
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Questions to ask your doctor: facebook live

On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week April offers some advice on questions to ask your doctor, especially when you are newly diagnosed and may not have met before
Getting sick and getting well

Daniel Evans explains the absolute lows of hitting rock bottom and his experience of the path of redemption whilst living with bipolar disorder.

Self-management webinar: mood monitoring and triggers

Part three of a series of webinars from the experts at Cardiff University covering mood tracking and early warning signs of shifts in mood
Questions to ask your doctor: facebook live

On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week April offers some advice on questions to ask your doctor, especially when you are newly diagnosed and may not have met before
Bipolar UK ambassadors: facebook live

On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week our CEO Simon Kitchen explains the role of our ambassadors in supporting the work of the charity
Let's talk Pride Month: facebook live

On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week April talks about Pride Month for people living with bipolar
Digital services: facebook live

On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week Simon talks the impact of the pandemic in the drive to move Bipolar UK's services online
Bipolar sucks - dealing with stigma and ignorance: facebook live

On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week April considers the impact/effectiveness of media campaigns in addressing stigma and ignorance around mental illness
Mental Health Awareness Week: facebook live

On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This Mental Health Awareness Week, Simon discusses its theme of nature.
Legal rights of people with bipolar: facebook live

On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week Simon discusses some of the legal issues for people living with bipolar
Employment and bipolar disorder: facebook live

On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week Simon talks about the world of work
Experiences of bipolar in the LGBTQ+ community: conference 2021

April Kelley hosts the break-out session at the 2021 conference dedicated to the experience of the LGBTQ+ community. Other panellists are Jonny Benjamin and Carrie Lyell

Bipolar UK Mood Scale

Our mood scale can help you to identify your moods, whether depressive or high. Use it with our mood diary as a mood tracker.
How do I know if I have bipolar?

What are the common signs of bipolar disorder
Is there a test for bipolar?

How can you get a confirmation of bipolar disorder?
What causes bipolar?

Find out what we know about the causes of bipolar
Join our eCommunity

Our eCommunity is an anonymous and supportive online forum for anyone affected by bipolar to chat and share experiences. it is also for those who think they may have bipolar.
Could mood swings mean bipolar?

An introduction to bipolar and how monitoring your moods and behaviour can help
Speak to our Peer Support Line

Free support and information from our helpline from someone also affected by bipolar.
If I experience mood swings does that mean I have bipolar?

How bipolar mood swings are classified using a the Bipolar UK mood scale
What is rapid cycling bipolar?

Read about rapid cycling, a type of bipolar disorder
Bipolar – The Facts

Facts and figures about bipolar disorder, how many people have it in the UK and the impact it can have on people's lives